push-ups at the beach Equipment Required: a support such as an elevated rock, bench or fence.

Technique

  1. Place your hands flat on the rock approximately shoulder width apart, with your feet in the sand.
  2. Keep you torso and legs in a straight line
  3. Bend your arms and lower your chest close to the rock without touching it
  4. Straighten your arms and return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat this action 5-20 times.

Key points to remember

  • Warm up before any exercise program. At the beach, a run and some stretches is a good way to start.
  • Breathe out as you move towards the rock, and breathe in as you push back up.
  • If it is sunny, don't forget to cover yourself up with a hat or some sunscreen. If it is hot, be sure to drink lots of water to stay well hydrated.

Alternatives

  • To modify the difficulty, use a different height rock, bench, chair or step.
  • If this is just too easy, try reversing your position so that your feet are in the elevated position.
  • See also the descriptions for the standard beach push-up and the wall press